Practice Hardware Components (3.1) - Networks - ICSE 8 Computer Applications

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Question 1.
What does a NIC do?
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Think about how your computer communicates with Wi-Fi.
Question 2.
Name a type of connection cable.
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Consider what connects networking devices.
3Question 3.
What does a Network Interface Card do?
- Connects devices to the internet
- Connects devices within a network
- Both
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Think about the physical connections in networking.
4Question 4.
True or False: A switch broadcasts data to all devices on a network.
- True
- False
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Consider how data traffic is managed.
Question 5.
You are setting up a small office network and need to choose the correct components: a NIC, a modem, a router, and a switch. Explain the role of each and why they are necessary for your network.
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Consider how each device aids communication and connectivity.
Question 6.
You've observed that the connection speed in your office seems slow. Discuss how replacing your hub with a switch might improve performance.
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Think about how data is shared between devices.

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